Ep115: Martin Krusche of Magnetic Ear On Evolving Into New Orleans Brass & A Bavarian Second Line
We're pleased to have saxophonist Martin Krusche on the program talking Magnetic Ear & the forthcoming banjovi. We get into Martin's journey from Munich to NYC to New Orleans. And we talk business as it relates to culture and music in New Orleans.
Martin Krusche from Magnetic Ear Joins The Show
:00 Dave Bandrowski connective tissue between Geoff & Martin. Video production for the The Banjo Studio, plus the newly formed musical group… banjovi.
10:50 Martin traces the arc of Magnetic Ear. From free jazz trio to jazz quintet. From jazz to brass band. A glance at the history of New Orleans brass bands.
23:30 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability & Live at Vaughns, plus touring in Germany with a Bavarian Second Line
31:00 Martin’s personal journey from Munich to NYC to New Orleans
36:00 Martin’s thoughts on New Orleans’ organic nature to music as it relates to economy
40:00 Thoughts on bands, and agents plus management. And playing private gigs.
Editor's note: Martin apologizes to the tuba player and the boxer alike for calling Philip Frazier 'Joe'.